There are some faces no one ever sees

Everyday life at 100 Maneiras

Between the kitchen, the dinning room and the office, we’ve gathered a unique set of people, passionate about life, relaxed but professional at the same time, knowledgeable and unpretentious.

A multicultural, hard-working, over-eager team. A special team coming from Nepal, Bosnia, Ukraine, Croatia, Mozambique, Serbia or Portugal. United here in Lisbon to conduct experiences to those who arrive and leave.

Our Team

Nuno Faria

F&B manager

Name: Nuno Faria, “the undecided”

Origin: December 1980, Funchal, Portugal

Zodiac sign: Sagitarius

Work: It’s hard to believe that he once wanted to become a priest… He’s a partner and F&B manager of 100 Maneiras since May 2010 and one of the most familiar faces of Bistro 100 Maneiras.

Marta Sanches

Cook

Name: Marta Sanches, “the auch!”

Origin: Lisbon, January 1993

Zodiac sign: Capricorn

Work: Although she didn’t follow a career in music, it’s not hard to listen to her singing in the kitchen of 100 Maneiras, where she works as a cook since January 2017.

Viktoria Kasner

Waitress

Name: Victorya Kasner, “the resolute”

Origin: She was born in Chernigov, Ukraine, in May 1996

Zodiac sign: Taurus

Work: She dreamed of becoming a vet but ended up in the center of Lisbon, working as waitress at 100 Maneiras, where she’s been since August 2016

Vítor Adão

Executive chef

Name: Vítor Adão, “the insatiable”

Origin: Chaves, Portugal, March 1990

Zodiac sign: Aries

Work: It wasn’t by chance that he became executive chef of 100 Maneiras in September 2016. The dream of becoming a cook has followed him since he was a kid and he’s insatiable on the work of doing more and better. The team says thanks – and chef Ljubomir Stanisic sleeps much better at night.

Valter Martins

Cook

Name: Valter Martins, “the benevolent”

Origin: Lisbon, September 1988

Zodiac sign: Virgo

Work: He exchanged the skateboard for the knives and found his passion in the kitchen. He works as a cook at 100 Maneiras since January 2017.

Sofia Silva

Waitress

Name: Sofia Silva, “the peaceful one”

Origin: December 1984, Almada, Portugal

Zodiac sign: Sagitarius

Work: From the childhood dream of being a hairdresser, she moved to 100 Maneiras, where she’s been working as a waitress since April 2015.

Fábio Cardoso

Junior sous-chef

Name: Fábio Cardoso, “the big mouth”

Origin: Samora Correia, Portugal, September 1996

Zodiac sign: Virgo

Work: He dreamed of becoming a handball player, but now he plays another game: the game of stoves. He’s been working as a junior sous-chef at 100 Maneiras since May 2013.

Catarina Worm

Headwaiter

Name: Catarina Worm, “the determined”

Origin: Maputo, Mozambique, February 1976

Zodiac sign: Aquarius

Work: Despite being born in Maputo, she grew up in Lisbon, her “real” hometown. While growing up, she dreamed of becoming a vet. She’s been working in 100 Maneiras since August 2014, where she’s a headwaiter.

Cláudia Silva

Headwaiter

Name: Cláudia Silva, “the insistent”

Origin: December 1990, Cascais, Portugal

Zodiac sign: Sagitarius

Work: As a child, she had the dream of becoming a vet. Since September 2013, she serves dreams at the tables of 100 Maneiras, where she’s a headwaiter.

PUN

Dishwasher

Name: Pun Kha Bahadur, “the serene one”

Origin: He was born in August 1998, in Myadgi, Nepal.

Zodiac sign:\ Leo

Work: As a child, he dreamed of traveling. The dream brought him to Portugal. Since 2012, he’s a dishwasher at 100 Maneiras.

Amilcar “Mico” Drumond

Sommelier

Name: Amilcar Drumond, “the seducer”

Origin: Funchal, Portugal, March 1970

Zodiac sign: Aries

Work: Neither a firefighter nor an astronaut: the childhood dreams were replaced by the passion for wine and he was a sommelier at 100 Maneiras between 2009 and 2011. Now, he’s back on the team since 2016, working as a sommelier and wine consultant.

Jorge Camilo

Bar chef

Name: Jorge Camilo, “the punk”

Origin: Lisbon, Portugal, June 1985

Zodiac sign: Gemini

Work: He wanted to become an astronaut but, nowadays, he’s the one taking people to fly with the cocktails he produces as bar chef at Bistro 100 Maneiras. He’s part of the founding team of Bistro, working with us since 2010.

Namrata Pun

Waitress

Name: Namrata Pun, “the shy one”

Origin: She was born in Pokara, Nepal, in June 1994

Zodiac sign: Gemini

Work: When she was a little girl, she dreamed of becoming a model. Who knows? For now, she’s a role model serving tables at 100 Maneiras, where she began working in October 2016.

Nun Pun

Dishwasher

Name: Nun Pun AKA Nani, “the funny one”

Origem: She was born in December 1978, in Myagdi, Nepal

Zodiac sign: Sagitarius

Work: While she was growing up, Nani dreamed of becoming a comedian. The only problem? Her father didn’t think the idea was funny. She ended up coming to Portugal and to 100 Maneiras, where she has been working as a dishwasher since 2010.

Nelson Santos

Managing partner

Name: Nelson Santos, “the picky one”

Origin: He was born in Lisbon, Portugal, in September 1972

Zodiac sign: Virgo

Work: As a child, he dreamed of becoming an aviator. Life, however, showed him a different destination: Lisbon, where he is one of the partners-managers of 100 Maneiras since January 2009.

Cátia Lagarto

Waitress

Name: Cátia Lagarto, “the friendly”

Origin: Santarém, Portugal, February 1995

Zodiac sign: Pisces

Work: Although she dreamed of becoming a nurse, she now helps people in a different way, every night, working as a waitress at 100 Maneiras since June 2016.

Miguel Santos

Chief Operating Officer

Name: Miguel Santos, “the bon-vivant”

Origin: Porto, September 1992

Zodiac sign: Virgo

Work: As a kid, he had a simple dream: being retired. While it doesn’t happen, he works as Chief Operating Officer at 100 Maneiras, since March 2017.

Jag Kumari Phagami

Bar

Name: Jag Kumari Phagami AKA Mary, “the fulfilled one”

Origin: She was born in Myadgi, Nepal, in July 1978

Zodiac Sign: Cancer

Work: She has been working at 100 Maneiras since 2010, now at the bar. What would she like to be if she could be anything in the world? “I’m still trying to figure that out”

Vojin Tucakovic

Cook

Name: Vojin Tucakovi, “the adventurous”

Origin: He was born in Kraljevo, Serbia, in December 1983

Zodiac sign: Capricorn

Work: He wanted to become a pilot (like his uncle), a basketball player, a scientist, an astronaut… “But what I really wanted was to be the best cook – my grandmother was the best cook ever!”. He made it: he’s been a cook at 100 Maneiras since 2013.

Rosa Stanisic

Cook

Name: Rosa Stanisic, “the warrior”

Origin: She was born in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, in September 1952

Zodiac sign: Virgo

Work: As a child, she dreamed of becoming a poet. A true warrior, she’s been working as a cook in 100 Maneiras since January 2009.

Hugo Barreto Ramos

Managing director

Name: Hugo Barreto Ramos, “the jew”

Origin: Porto, Portugal, August 1984

Zodiac sign: Leo

Work: He’s the managing director of 100 Maneiras since September 2016. Before, he dreamed of becoming a pilot for the Air Force. Different jobs, similar pressure…

Anabela Barros

Dishwasher

Name: Anabela Barros, “the fighter”

Origin: She was born in Paredes, in August 1983

Zodiac sign: Virgo

Work: As an exercise lover – she won two national competitions of Kung Fu – she imagined she’d become a Physical Education teacher. Now, her exercise is different: she’s been working as a dishwasher at 100 Maneiras since January 2017.

Deparsan Bandari

Dishwasher

Name: Deparsan Bandari, “the reserved one”

Origin: He was born in May 1961, in Myadgi, Nepal

Zodiac sign: Taurus

Work: He may not be very talkative but he’s fast when it comes to share his childhood dream of becoming a cook. Close to the kitchen, he’s been working as a dishwasher in 100 Maneiras since 2010.

Hugo “Alface” Ferreira

Sous-chef

Name: Hugo Ferreira, “the calm one”

Origin: Version: He was born in May 1982, in Lisbon

Zodiac sign: Gemini

Work: Growing up, he wanted to become a doctor, a fireman, “so many things!” In 2010, he was part of the teamed that opened Bistro 100 Maneiras. After a while, he left – but not for too long. He returned in November 2016, working as sous-chef.

Maria Pereira

Hostess

Name: Maria Pereira, “the always-a-child”

Origin: she was born in Angra do Heroísmo, Azores, Portugal, in April 1984

Zodiac sign: Aries

Work: Since she was a kid, she has always dreamed of doing something artistic: dance, music… Now, besides singing, she’s also the hostess of 100 Maneiras, where’s she’s been working since 2012.

Leandro Gonçalves

Waiter

Name: Leandro Gonçalves, “the serious one”

Origin: He was born in February 1983, in Minas Gerais, Brazil

Zodiac sign: Aquarius

Work: His passion for horses made him dream about becoming a jockey. His height, however, was a problem so he had to change his plans: he’s been working as a waiter in 100 Maneiras since December 2016.

Daniel Zamith

Bartender

Name: Daniel Zamith, “the quiet one”

Origin: Lisbon, Portugal, May 1989

Zodiac Sign: Taurus

Work: He traded the dream of being a footballer for the action behind the bar of Bistro 100 Maneiras, where he works as a bartender since 2012

Alexandra Roma

Waitress

Name: Alexandra Roma, “the adventuress”

Origin: She was born in Aveiras de Cima, in August 1995

Zodiac sign: Leo

Work: Although she dreamed of being a marine biologist, the wines became her passion – and a professional goal. Currently, and since March 2017, she works as a waitress at 100 Maneiras.

João Mateus

Junior sous-chef

Name: João Mateus, “the brute”

Origin: He was born in February 1993, in Benavente, Portugal

Zodiac sign: Aquarius

Work: As a child, he dreamed of becoming Hulk. He came close to that: although he has little time to workout, his passion for bodybuilding earned him a sixth place on the regional bodybuilding competition. He’s been working as a junior sous-chef at 100 Maneiras since 2011.

Ludovic Scheyven / Pedro Heitor

Origin: He was born in Uccle, Belgium, in February 1994 / Lisbon, Portugal, December 1991

Zodiac sign: Aquarius / Sagitarius

Work: As a kid, he dreamed of becoming king of the world. At 100 Maneiras, he helps us stay on course, working as a waiter since March 2015 / As a child, he dreamed of making pets happy in his vet office. Now, he makes a lot of people happy, at 100 Maneiras, where he’s been working as a waiter since November 2015.

João Cunha

Waiter

Name: João Cunha, the “let’s go!”

Origin: He was born in Paris, France, in September 1993

Zodiac sign: Virgo

Work: He was a professional swimmer and even a national champion. Now, he only swims for fun, when he’s not at 100 Maneiras, where he’s been working as a waiter since December 2016.

Adolfo Gustavo

Waiter

Name: Adolfo Gustavo, “the insistent”

Origin: He was born in Inhambane, Mozambique, in June 1987

Zodiac sign: Gemini

Work: Before getting to 100 Maneiras, in November 2016, where he works as a waiter, he was a tourist guide in Mozambique.

Natasa Stanisic

Administration

Name: Natasa Stanisic, “the tenacious”

Origin: Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, January 1972

Zodiac sign: Capricorn

Work: As a little girl, she dreamed of the day when she would become a painter. Her art is different, now: she has the challenge of assuring everything goes smoothly at 100 Maneiras, where she’s part of the direction since August 2015.

Jori Gharti

Dishwasher

Name: Jori Gharti, “the happy one”

Origin: He was born in April 1985, in Myagdi, Nepal

Zodiac sign: Aries

Work: As a boy, he wanted to become a doctor. Since May 2016, he makes sure the kitchen is healthy and clean as a dishwasher at 100 Maneiras.

Marta Gonçalves

Waitress

Name: Marta Gonçalves, “the spontaneous one”

Origin: Setúbal, Portugal, December 1987

Zodiac sign: Sagitarius

Work: As a child, she dreamed of becoming a hairdresser or makeup artist. She’s been working in 100 Maneiras since April 2014, where she’s a second headwaitress.

Maria Rodrigues

Bookings

Name: Maria Rodrigues, “the nice one”

Origin: Lisbon, Portugal, February 1972

Zodiac sign: Aquarius

Work: In her past, she left of dream of becoming a vet. Lucky for us: her sympathy and spirit make her the perfect person to deal with all the bookings at 100 Maneiras, where she’s been working since June 2015. In her past, she left of dream of becoming a vet.

Miguel Castro

Bartender

Name: Miguel Castro, “the stubborn one”

Origin: He was born in Antwerp, Belgium, in July 1992

Zodiac sign: Cancer

Work: Growing up, he dreamed of becoming many different things, including, of course, a vet. Now, he’s been working as a bartender at 100 Maneiras since February 2017.

Fernando Silva

Cook

Name: Fernando Silva, “the struggler”

Origin: He was born in Glória do Ribatejo, in November 1996

Zodiac sign: Scorpio

Work: When he was younger, he dreamed of becoming a goalkeeper, a musician and a music producer. He left the drums behind but he still does some production when he’s not at 100 Maneiras, where he’s been working as a cook since April 2017.

André Gregório

Sommelier

Name: André Gregório, “the irreverent”

Origin: Lisbon, Portugal, May 1975

Zodiac sign: Gemini

Work: He left behind the dream of becoming an astronaut and is part of 100 Maneiras since 2014, where we works as a sommelier.

Guilherme Alvarenga

Waiter

Name: Guilherme Alvarenga, “the polite”

Origin: Lisbon, November 1993

Zodiac sign: Scorpio

Work: Jurassic Park? He probably knows all about it. As a child, he dreamed of becoming a paleontologist and find everything about dinosaurs. Since January 2016, he’s a waiter at 100 Maneiras.